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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Well, it's been a long time coming, but I finally pulled the trigger and am now the proud owner of a Vette.

It's a black, 02' Coupe, a4 and it's stock. I couldn't be happier with it, which is pretty obvious by the fact that I've put a little over 300 miles on it in just 5 days of driving

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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Congrats on your new ride!! Hope you have many miles and smiles!!
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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I'm still a vette virgin. Jealous! Great car. Any regrets about not getting a Z06? I'm torn between my ego and my budget.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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Congratulations. IMO you always appreciate more the things you have to wait for.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Enjoy your new beauty. The fun has just begun
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dadandson
I'm still a vette virgin. Jealous! Great car. Any regrets about not getting a Z06? I'm torn between my ego and my budget.
Nope, none at all. While I like them and respect them, I have no need for one. Like you though, I did fight with myself for awhile about getting a higher mileage Z and just rebuilding the motor, but realized that it may end up being to much car for me, plus I don't want to drive a stick in rush hour traffic around here. With all that in mind, I just kept an eye out for something within my budget, and think I did a damn good job. I got a 1 owner car from FL with just over 34k miles on it
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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Congrats. Calipers look white? Is that just the photo or did someone paint them?
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by devilchrono
Nope, none at all. While I like them and respect them, I have no need for one. Like you though, I did fight with myself for awhile about getting a higher mileage Z and just rebuilding the motor, but realized that it may end up being to much car for me, plus I don't want to drive a stick in rush hour traffic around here. With all that in mind, I just kept an eye out for something within my budget, and think I did a damn good job. I got a 1 owner car from FL with just over 34k miles on it
What'd she set you back, if you don't mind my asking?
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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congrats on a great lookin vette enjoy
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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Sweet Ride- you done good !

I waited 2-1/2 years for mine,and it's worth every minute of it!

Enjoy
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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Congrats on an excellent purchase and what will be an emotional treasure. Your Corvette will bring you so much more than just transportation.

I've been having to drive my Corvette as a DD for over two weeks now while my real DD awaits new tires. Mine is also an automatic and it has been a real pleasure during the drive to and from work. Enjoy yours.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Stevo92z28
Congrats. Calipers look white? Is that just the photo or did someone paint them?
They're painted white right now. I'm gonna have them powdercoated red sometime in the future though
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Carcass
Sweet Ride- you done good !

I waited 2-1/2 years for mine,and it's worth every minute of it!

Enjoy
Thanks! Found this car and didn't hesitate to pull the trigger and trade my Mustang in on it. And like I said, I couldn't be happier with it
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Congrats!!!
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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Congrats!!! Youll love her!!!
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It looks like a nice one!
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Congrats on the new 'vette. Got my first Corvette, a black '99 A4 coupe, back in January. You'll like it a little better then the Mustang.
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Good year, good color, good choice!
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